Location: Mae Sot
Top Things to do in Mae Sot
10 Things to Do in Mae Sot That You Shouldn't Miss
Mae Sot (Thai: แม่สอด, pronounced [mɛ̂ː sɔ̀ːt]; Burmese: မဲဆောက်, [mɛ́ sʰaʊʔ]; Shan: ႄႈသၢႆ, [ɛ sʰaaj]) is a city in western Thailand that shares a border with Burma to the west. It is notable as a trade hub and for its substantial population of Burmese migrants and refugees. The city is part of Tak Province, 87 km from the city of Tak and 509 km from Bangkok. It is home to the district headquarters of Mae Sot District, and is the main gateway between Thailand and Burma. As a result, it has gained notoriety for its trade in gems and teak, as well as black market services such as people trafficking and drugs.
Restaurants in Mae Sot
1. Hilltribe Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By plunet - London
I would have happily visited this as we were driving North from Mae Sot to Khun Yuan but couldn;t find it - it's certainly not at the currently shown location 500m from the start of Route 105. But I've even looked on Google Street view and can't even see the location on Route 105 around km29 as others have suggested. If someone can use one of their photos of the market to get the GPS co-ordinates to update the location marker on Google Maps and Tripadvisor that would be great.
2. Wat Mani Phraison
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Rayong, Thailand
Wat Mani Phraison is a large and impressive Buddhist temple near the market place in Mae Sot.
The main attraction is the "Samphutte" Chedi, which is surrounded by 233 smaller Chedi each containing an image of the Buddha.
The temple buildings are in rich reds and golds, with some inlaid with blue and green mosaics.
Near the entrance to the temple is a tall free-standing gold Buddha and near it is a sitting Buddha in the Chinese style. Without meaning to be insulting, this Buddha has a very lop-sided and somewhat ugly face.
Aeound the temple boundaries are images of deceased revered monks.
3. Chao Por Phawo Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By IBProfessor - Pullman, Washington
This is an easy road-side stop with the big limestone mountain cliff as the background. Many Thais stopped to pay respect to the ancient warrior, Phawo, as well as the Buddhas in the adjacent shrine. If they only pass by, they honk 3-4 times to show their respect and gratitude to Phawo for having help saved the country from invaders about 500 years ago.
4. Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Mike C - Hobart, Australia
We visited here whilst in Mae Sot.
It is located right next to the large market which we also visited. The market was largely uninspiring repetitive experience lots of the same shops.
The border bridge has a monument to allow a tourist photo which we availed ourselves of with the usual enthusiasm !
Go and see it but don't expect to see anything to excite the average traveller.
See it if you want to say you have visited the Western most point in Thailand!
5. Hot Springs Maekasa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Dennis D - San Francisco, California, United States
The main pool was under repair when i visited, which may be a long term condition at the park since it is Thailand. but there are still places to soak your feet in the Springs in the developed section of the park. of course there are several places to get a light meal or snack. a nice waterfall is also there to enjoy but there is a best kept secret, too. go up the trail behind the falls and you will reach an open concrete warm pool that feeds the falls to also bathe in.
6. Wat Chumphon Khiri
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Rayong, Thailand
Wat Chumpon Khiri is a Burmese-style temple. The main pagoda, built in 1771, is a 20 meter high replica of the Shwedagon in Yangon, Myanmar.
The main pagoda is surrounded by more than 20 satellite pagodas.
In the middle of Mae Sot town in Tak Province, Wat Chumpon Khiri is easily accessible and worth a visit if you would like to see a temple different in style to the many Thai temples you may have visited.
7. Rim Moei Market
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Albin R
It's just on the border to Myanmar and the border river Moei.
A lot of activities across the river! Burmese people are along thr riverbank, selling fresh crabs, Lobsters and dried fish.
A lot of duty free items like Whiskeys, cigarettes, to the same price as across the river in the casino duty free shop.
Next to the market is a big restaurant which sells Krapo Pla in many versions (Fish Maw)
The name of the restaurant is also"Krapo Pla"
8. Wat Thai Wattanaram
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Rayong, Thailand
Wat Thai Wattanaram (also spelled Wat Chai Wattanaram) is one of the most bizarre Buddhist temples I have ever visited.
The temple buildings, chedis and stupas are dazzlingly colourful, being built in the Burmese style of Mahayana Buddhism.
The temple features a huge reclining Buddha and a marble Buddha.
It was built in 1639 by King Prasat Thong in memory of his mother.
But the complex includes features that belong more to a side show alley than to a Buddhist temple.
There is one building dedicated to a scene of Buddhas around a water feature, with Fountains and wishing wells. A standing plaster Buddha and an Apsera (heavenly figure) hold silver monk's begging bowls and move around the water on a conveyor belt. As they pass you are expected to put a monetary offering in their bowls. All this to the loud playing of modern music.
9. Taksin Maharat National Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
10. Thai Unity Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By charut_jog - Phitsanulok, Thailand
วัดไทยสามัคคี อยู่ที่หมู่ 9 ตำบลแม่กาษา แม่สอด ตาก ห่างจากตัวแม่สอดประมาณ 10 กว่ากิโล
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